Anyone heard about the new Sony dSLR 10.2 mp?

07/22/2006 05:33:32 PM · #1

Just got the latest issue of Popular Photography and it's on the cover.

LERtastic

07/22/2006 05:42:24 PM · #2

Let's not forget the new 10.2 MP that Nikon has "introduced"

//www.dpreview.com/news/0607/06072001nikondslrteaser.asp

07/22/2006 05:46:59 PM · #3

Isn't the Nikon D200 a 10.2mp?

I'm not shopping right now, nor will I be in the near future, but when I do upgrade next fall it will probably be a Nikon. Just though a 10.2mp dSRL for around 900 sounded like a good deal. I don't know anything about sony cameras.

w24x192

Canon PowerShot S50

07/22/2006 06:00:27 PM · #4

Here is the DPReview preview of the Sony A100 due out sometime soon.

It's got some good looking features, notably body-integrated anti-shake (not in the lens, so every lens can be an anti-shake lens) which doubles as a dust-reduction system (the only other company to date to have one on a DSLR beside Olympus), lots of lenses available, and unlike most every other Sony, it doesn't require Memory Sticks.

Looks like it could be a good camera. Let's hope for the best.

faidoi

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

07/22/2006 06:05:17 PM · #5

Also the Pentax 10 megapixel :)

LERtastic

07/22/2006 06:09:07 PM · #6

Originally posted by missinseattle:

Isn't the Nikon D200 a 10.2mp?

The reason I posted about the NEW Nikon, is because it is expected to be a replacement for the D70s which would make it around the same price as the A100. Here's to hoping!

07/22/2006 07:52:50 PM · #7

Originally posted by AlphaTrooper:

Originally posted by missinseattle:
Isn't the Nikon D200 a 10.2mp?

The reason I posted about the NEW Nikon, is because it is expected to be a replacement for the D70s which would make it around the same price as the A100. Here's to hoping!

aaaaah gotcha. So they are releasing a cheaper 10.2 then the D200? Is that what you are saying?

Pug-H

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

07/22/2006 08:04:29 PM · #8

Yep, I've had a look at it in the camera stores.

07/22/2006 08:14:28 PM · #9

Originally posted by Pug-H:

Yep, I've had a look at it in the camera stores.

Considering they'd be breaking NDA's to do that, I think you probably mean the D200. This is probably something like a D80 (D75?) Who knows.

Probably 3fps, no synch port, less buttons a whistles and dials, Non-sealed body that's not as rugged, 30-1/4000, smaller metering ccd, smaller buffer, smaller viewfinder, smaller smaller smaller. until you get to the 10.2mp, it'll be just like the D70.

Without the body integral antishake and dust removal, and the rumored price of $1200 US body only (possibly kit, but still), this may be a pathetic effort from Nikon to answer Sony. The only thing they will have going for them is the fact that we already have lenses, and unless we want to buy a whole new set... oi.

We can almost be guaranteed that Sony didn't license the HDR tech to them either.

Pug-H

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

07/22/2006 08:27:05 PM · #10

Originally posted by wavelength:

Originally posted by Pug-H:
Yep, I've had a look at it in the camera stores.

Considering they'd be breaking NDA's to do that, I think you probably mean the D200. This is probably something like a D80 (D75?) Who knows.

I don't know what NDA's are, but they're on display in the camera stores here in Japan, along with the new Panasonic.

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR

07/22/2006 08:28:47 PM · #11

Originally posted by Pug-H:

I don't know what NDA's are, but they're on display in the camera stores here in Japan, along with the new Panasonic.

Non-Disclosure Agreements, are you sure it's not the D200? Gimme pics man!!

aznym

Fujifilm X-T3

07/22/2006 08:53:20 PM · #12

So what's this?

07/22/2006 08:57:39 PM · #13

Originally posted by xion:

So what's this?

yeah, seems kinda weird that their website in JP would have the teaser, but then they have them in stores?? If they had them in stores anywhere, there would be pics all over dpreivew and other sites.

Louis

Nikon D800

07/22/2006 09:07:03 PM · #14

The new Nikon is the D2XS, based on the high-end D2X. It is definitely not an inexpensive camera, and is likely directed at pros. The suggested price is 5,450.95 (Canadian) versus 2,069.95 for the D200 and 4,500.00 for the D2X. Full specs.

Azrifel

Fujifilm X100VI

07/22/2006 09:15:10 PM · #15

Originally posted by Louis:

Besides the D2Xs Nikon is releasing another body.

Personally I don't care about either the Sony or the Nikon. I will wait with buying a new camera until the manufactures have put the new foveon-like sensors (both Fuji and Canon have their own patents on this) in production and use those in the cameras.

07/22/2006 09:21:36 PM · #16

Originally posted by Azrifel:

Neat Stuff. but I'd rather have more resolution sooner than later myself.

07/23/2006 07:59:41 AM · #17

So is the new Nikon really NOT an answer to Sony? I mean at that price you certianly can't compare the two. We're talking roughly 5,000 dollars difference here. THe sony is said to go for around 900.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/23/2006 09:13:21 AM · #18

Originally posted by missinseattle:

So is the new Nikon really NOT an answer to Sony? I mean at that price you certianly can't compare the two. We're talking roughly 5,000 dollars difference here. THe sony is said to go for around 900.

No, Louis hasn't been keeping up. It's most likely a D70 replacement/ A100 competitor.

zerocusa

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

07/23/2006 11:27:17 AM · #19

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Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

07/23/2006 12:13:42 PM · #20

Originally posted by wavelength:

Originally posted by missinseattle:
So is the new Nikon really NOT an answer to Sony? I mean at that price you certianly can't compare the two. We're talking roughly 5,000 dollars difference here. THe sony is said to go for around 900.

No, Louis hasn't been keeping up. It's most likely a D70 replacement/ A100 competitor.

so a 10.2mp Nikon for around the same price as the Sony then. Wonder if it would be worth selling my Olympus outfit for. COuld at least buy more lenses then. I did notice that the Sony had a 300mm lens for around 500, beats the 6k price of the 300mm for the Olympus lol.

w24x192

Canon PowerShot S50

07/23/2006 12:42:38 PM · #21

Originally posted by missinseattle:

The Sony also takes Minolta lenses, so you don't have to stick with the new ones (or are they rebranded...I'm not sure) that are coming out with the camera.

As far as the 4:3 system on your E-500, there are not a lot of lenses available yet, but with Panasonic joining in, and 3rd party lenses available, it won't be long before you can get what you want at the prices you want.

I don't see the Sony 300mm for approx $500. I see a f2.8 for $6,000, and a f5.6 zoom for $230. The Olympus 4:3 150mm f2.8 lists at $2200. It gets confusing with 4:3 lenses since some manufacturers (like Olympus) list the actual focal length (the 150mm Olympus lens has a 300mm equivilant in 35mm) but others (like Sigma) list the 35mm equivilant. It's tricky since sometimes you multiply by two, sometimes you don't. It's also deceptive, since if you don't know what you're buying, you could be off by a factor of 2.

Olyuzi

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7

07/23/2006 01:47:51 PM · #22

If you're looking for a long telephoto bear in mind that Sigma is releasing a 4/3rds version of their 50-500mm lens in the very near future. A lens such as this will give you more reach on a 4/3rds cam with its 2x crop factor than other manufacturers offerings. I believe I heard it'll cost in the $1000 range.

Originally posted by missinseattle:

COuld at least buy more lenses then. I did notice that the Sony had a 300mm lens for around 500, beats the 6k price of the 300mm for the Olympus lol.

Pug-H

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

07/24/2006 05:26:00 AM · #23

Originally posted by wavelength:

Gimme pics man!!

I just happened to go to a department store this afternoon and wandered by the camera store. Its camera are behind glass, but at other stores there are sample camera you can play around with.

And, with a 3 year warranty and lens kit, the total price is Â¥119,800.

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LERtastic

07/24/2006 05:32:03 AM · #24

Originally posted by Pug-H:

Originally posted by wavelength:
Gimme pics man!!

I just happened to go to a department store this afternoon and wandered by the camera store. Its camera are behind glass, but at other stores there are sample camera you can play around with.

And, with a 3 year warranty and lens kit, the total price is Â¥119,800.

Ah, see, I think people got confused and thought you were talking about the new nikon... lol. I am interested in how the Sony holds up against this new nikon.